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Looking ahead, cloud computing, big data and mobility will continue to grab headlines in 2012. Despite the risk of a global recession in 2012, IDC does not expect a major impact on ICT spending in APEJ which is forecast to reach US$653 billion, a 10.4% growth over 2011.
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Mergers and acquisitions will not become less common and will tax the average IT organization's ability to effectively function. The increased likelihood of business and IT services being sourced from the cloud will force the CIO to both reskill and reorganize their teams.
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It is important for organizations to determine where the use of cloud technologies is appropriate for their environment before jumping straight onto the bandwagon — or worse, being pushed by an impatient business unit. IDC recommends a structured approach to reduce uncertainties and ensure a successful implementation.
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